Donna Gillen Doug Stansfield is truly a tireless giver. He has been our court administrator for several years now. He quietly ensures that all events are scheduled properly and without a hitch. He monitors all use of the courts, double checking the time limits as well as the proper courts usage for the ball machine.…
Norma Whitley and Donna Gillen The Stingers tennis team headed by captain Dottie Kiley and co-captain Karen Lodico completed a successful season in the 3.5 level West Valley Women Tennis League, which is for ladies whose age is 50 and above. Season play starts in October and ends in March.
Donna Gillen On Feb. 23, our club gathered to celebrate a maverick in the Tennis Club. John Flynn was an innovative as well as an exceptional volunteer and asset to our club. The Tournament Director, Vikki Constable, planned a Round Robin event and our Social Director, Sharon Connors, hosted an afternoon luncheon to commemorate John.…
Donna Gillen January 14 was the start of a new era in tennis socials, with Vikki Constable and Sharon Connors taking over the helm of the competitive and social events. The afternoon round started at 3 p.m., with a rather chilly wind blowing on a very cloudy day. Vikki welcomed everyone with a cheery smile…
Donna Gillen The PebbleCreek Tennis Club generously supported the New Life Center this December through monetary and household needs donations. The New Life Center is the largest domestic violence shelter in Arizona. According to the center’s website, it serves more than 1,000 women and children. The drive was held at the Holiday Dinner Dance on…
Donna Gillen Fall is in the air and the tennis courts are getting hot with activities. On Oct. 22, the Tennis Club opened its official first Round Robin of the season, followed by a social afterwards. Sixty-four members signed up to compete and receive a coveted prize upon winning! It was a lovely morning for…
Norma Whitley On a beautiful sunny fall day, the Amigos tennis group gathered to welcome back all members that were away for the summer months. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch at Eagle’s Nest restaurant, shared their summer experiences, and had time to catch up on the happenings at PebbleCreek. The Amigos are a cohesive group…
Donna Gillen Now is the time to dust off the rackets and get back onto the courts! Many fun activities are up and running again. Please check out Drop-In Tennis at Eagle’s Nest Courts. The Ladies play on Monday and Wednesday, 8 a.m., courts 1 and 2. The Men play on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday,…
Donna Gillen ’Tis the season to give of ourselves to help others in need. The PebbleCreek Tennis Club will once again hold their St. Mary’s Food Drive starting Nov. 1, culminating with our Men’s and Women’s Tournament on Nov. 19. Last year the club made a generous donation of canned goods to the food bank.…
Donna Gillen Recently a book was published titled Put Your Brain First. I was sent a copy of the first published draft a few months ago by my college roommate, Alison Kal. The book is an easy read but has many very interesting studies about brain health and our physical activities. This article will briefly…